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The most complete online medical dictionary: 16,436 terms covering anatomy, physiology, pathologies, diagnostic exams, pharmacology and every clinical specialty.
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- Allergy to cockroaches Allergy to cockroaches: A condition that manifests as an allergic reaction when one is exposed to tiny…
- Hearing screening test, newborn Screening of the newborn baby's ability to hear. Newborn screening of hearing is done with automated auditory…
- Castration Removal of the sex glands, usually used to indicate removal of the male testicles
- Congenital bilateral absence of vas deferens A condition in males when the tubes that carry sperm from the testes (the vas deferens) fail to develop…
- Bromoderma A skin eruption brought on by chronic exposure to bromine. Essentially an allergic reaction to bromine. There…
- Iatrapistic A lack of faith in doctors. Entirely from the Greek: 'iatr-' indicating a relationship to a physician or…
- Hypochondriasis The belief and fear of serious illness which lasts for six months, beyond and despite medical reassurance…
- Secondary amenorrhea The abnormal cessation of menstruation. Amenorrhea is conventionally divided into primary and secondary…
- Hip dislocation, congenital The abnormal formation of the hip joint in which the ball at the top of the thighbone (the femoral head) is…
- Addison anemia Anemia: A blood disorder caused by a lack of vitamin B12. Patients who have this disorder do not produce the…